BIRD Swallow ENAMEL French Antique " I Will Return Again “ 18k Gold Solid Art Nouveau Blackbird Blue Pendant

ABOUT:
My peeps know I love jewelry with words so this one is very me!

Old and beautiful round charm with enameled blackbird or swallow with a letter in its mouth. Below it in French it reads, "Je Reviendrai" translating to "I will return again / I will come back."
Antique piece that I acquired in France. The bird appears black but when you put direct light on the enamel it is actually a deep cobalt blue in color. Highly collectible because they are scarce, especially in solid gold versions.

The back is clear so this would be a fun candidate to have it engraved or personalized if desired.

No hallmarks remain but crafted in 18k solid gold which is the standard there. It has a rich and warm antique patina to the gold that we collectors so adore because it can't be found on modern gold pieces.

In really nice condition with very legible graphic and words.

Chain in photos is not included. Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures.

MEASUREMENTS:

19.8mm in diameter. It weighs 1.9grams.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:

Shallow surface loss in one spot of the enamel near the tail of the bird but it still appears correct in color as the loss was to the surface and not all the way through so it does not reveal the gold underneath. Surface wear that can catch the light due to the mirrored finish of the back and outline and some patina as excepted for a piece over 125 years old but no deep dings or pin dings or dents.

Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )

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